Oklahoma Floriculture Test 8

What soil particle allows for some porosity in the soil but has poor water and nutrient retention?

The ovary containing the seeds or fertilized ovules _____.

What branch of agriculture involves the study of plant life and the many elements that affect plant life?

What primary macronutrient deficiency is the cause of light green or yellow leaves and stunted plant growth?

What provides a protective covering for leaves & is generally one cell thick?

Which element of design is often the first thing to grab the attention of visitors?

Which container material can crack or break if the plant becomes too big for the pot or can tip if the plant is heavy?

The leaf arrangement in which an arrangement of three or more leaves radiate from a node is known as

Process of slightly damaging/breaking the tough seed coat which allows water penetration into the seed so it can grow

What causes bananas to turn brown and tomatoes to turn red?

Which plant form is specific to deciduous trees, is used to frame &provide a focal point but doesn't have a lot of mass?

What is the most common cause of plant death?

Nematodes that attach to the outside of the host are

Which safety color indicates caution?

Photosynthesis occurs within

When can you prune an oak tree?

Which element of design is the actual or perceived appearance and feel of a plant?

Which method of heating a greenhouse consists of three major parts: combustion chamber, heat exchanger and a blower?

What secondary macronutrient deficiency will cause young leaves to turn light green and stalks to become long & slender?

What is a cold treatment process given to some seeds to complete ripening and overcome dormancy?

In what period did topiaries first appear?

What branch of agriculture involves the study of field crops such as wheat and corn?

This safety color identifies danger.

Which container material is heavier, fragile and dries out faster & is also more expensive?

Which symptom would indicate sever pesticide poisoning?

In what period did the scent of flowers become more inmportant?

A trimming and planting tool that makes single holes to plant bulbs is a

Nematodes that feed both internally and externally on roots are

What is the ideal growing media mixture?

Which method of heating a greenhouse uses recirculated water that is heated & pumped through a system of tubes or pipes?

When is the best time to prune spring flowering trees or shrubs such as redbud, dogwood, lilac and forsythia?

What soil particle has good water and nutrient retention and feels smooth and soft?

Which trimming and planting tool removes branches larger than 1 1/4 inches?

Which symptom would indicate mild pesticide poisoning?